Saving Money

I’m always surprised when people tell me that it costs more money to be vegan than to be a meat-eater. Most plant-based people (including us) eat some of the cheapest items on the market on a regular basis: beans, rice, and vegetables. Living in a cold climate makes it a bit difficult to grow a lot of your own food so most of us have to rely on grocery stores and imported produce for much of the year.

WELCOME!

I’m Sam and I’m determined to eat well and spend less. My goal is to feed myself and my husband for under $100 (Canadian) per week in a place that experiences winter for 8 months of the year.

I aim to be a “cut to the chase” kind of blogger – less waffle, more waffles, if you will.

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PLANT-BASED VS. VEGAN

I use these terms interchangeably on the blog, although “plant-based” tends to refer to a diet and “vegan” to a lifestyle. I don’t buy leather or use cosmetics tested on animals, which are vegan-friendly choices… but I’m not perfect. There is a pressure to never make a mistake in the vegan community, so I prefer to describe myself as plant-based.